Would you advise Parker that sexual intercourse at age 16 is a wise decision?

What? How did you know that…wait. What are we talking about?

Michelle. Cam is afraid she is having sex.

Oh no, that’s not good.

Well, you just said that you were having sex when you were 16.

Mmm…no, no…that’s different.

Oh, so there’s a double standard.

Of course! You know Cam needs to shut that down.

I said that Michelle should wait until she’s at least 17 and a half.

Is that how old you were?

No. I was…22.

22??!?

BONES: Season Five

The Plain in the Prodigy

After this episode aired, I really wanted someone to splice together a soundbite of Booth saying “I love you’ from Harbingers and “Sarah” from this episode, but for some reason, no one did that for me. As if! Ha! But seriously…someone get on that.

I like this episode. While it’s not incredibly romantic, I find something VERY attractive about B&B sharing in life experiences. From the beginning, they each had their own pasts, and would sometimes share with one another hardships, and then over the years, they grew closer through shared experiences, and this episode is a great example of that. Yes, it’s not loving looks over fries at the diner, but the both of them listening to the haunting strains of stifled talent…that is very meaningful to me. Both Booth and Brennan need someone in their lives who understands the pain of the world. More than how much they like or want each other, I think that their abilities to process and feel pain and overcome that will ultimately be what bring them together.

The Case:

Human remains are scattered along a railroad, and it’s up to Booth and Brennan to identify the victim. A great moment between B&B was back in the lab. They are trying to ascertain the ID of their body. Booth says, “I don’t get it”, and Brennan replies, “Well, neither do I.” But of course, she figures it out ASAP, and finds out the bones belong to Levi Yoder, a member of the Amish community. The rest of the episode brings Booth and Brennan into contact with a wonderful selection of minor characters (the piano teacher, the parents, the fellow musicians, the ‘courted’ Sarah) as it’s discovered that Levi was a prodigy at the piano. One thing I love about the show writers for BONES is that they tend to respect different viewpoints (for the most part).

On the other hand, it kind of felt like the writers didn’t want ANYONE to be the bad guy, so they invented one at the last minute. Am I wrong in feeling that way? Could have been the brother, or the dad, or the jealous music scholarship student…but no, we don’t want any of those people to be bad. I guess “wrong place at the wrong time” seemed kind of like a cop out. But…what do you think? I guess crimes like that happen all of the time, right? Cop out or plausible? Vote below!

 

The SQUINTS:

Clark: His whole subplot did nothing for me. I guess it was for comedic effect? I didn’t laugh.

Angela & Hodgins: Ah, they always manage to just kind of pull me in. I am still feeling the residual home from the end of Critic for these two.

Sweets: Like candy, when used sparingly, Sweets is quite delicious. Sweets’ professional capabilities are good for me. I liked his putting the stone piano together quickly. And if you want to hear more of him playing in real life, check out JFD’s real life band, Dayplayer (they are on myspace and twitter and were ‘Gormogon’ in the season four finale).

Cam: I liked her B plot with Michelle, and I think she is honestly doing her best. I liked this new actress who played Michelle, and I think that can be a fun sub plot through the season. And ‘Uncle FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth’ vs Perry was a very, very ‘Boothy’ moment. (I also loved how Brennan reacted toward Perry. Very…open and encouraging).

BOOTH & BRENNAN:

Speaking of “Boothy”, I thought that part was kind of forced. And… SHE’s the one who bought him that particular belt buckle, right? I don’t know why that wasn’t mentioned. Oh well.

What I REALLY liked about our fave crime solving pair this episode was all of the talking they did the whole time. Whether it was about ‘first times’ or double standards or religion or the case, they were bouncing ideas off of each other, gauging reactions and answers. I love their friendship; I firmly believe it’s the basis for every good ‘shared looks under the sink’ moment, and I think in some ways, their conversations in this episode brought them closer together.

A quick note on Brennan: She so identified with the genius of Levi Yoder. I find Emily Deschanel to be quite underrated in her acting. Her face is so subtly expressive, but I think we were all with her every step of the way this time. From her inquisitively amused interrogation of Cam’s book to her disappointment at the wild Rumspringa to her personal and mental connection to Levi’s piano playing and his parents, it was understated and beautiful. And of course, Booth…he was beautiful too ( wearing his holster! And he took piano lessons? Cute!).

 I like when the writers tap into family and faith on the show. I think that makes it very true to life.

Like…

The “Jesus is not a Zombie” Booth

from

The Man in the Fallout Shelter: Season One

 

Happy Easter!

Peace, Love & Bones

~S

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